Preparing for the Nordic Winter | Building a Side Cabin – Part 2 (#57)

The days are growing shorter here in the Arctic Circle. The first snow has touched the mountains, and we keep working — slowly, together — to finish our little side cabin before winter truly arrives. In this episode, we continue building the roof, set in the windows and door, and prepare the cabin for the long Nordic winter ahead. Between the work, we take moments to cook warm meals, breathe the fresh mountain air, and enjoy the soft autumn light before the sun disappears for months. It’s a slower pace of life — learning to trust the rhythm of nature, to find beauty in small things, and to keep moving forward, one step at a time. Thank you for watching and being part of this journey with us. Your support and kind messages mean the world. Watch Part 1 →    • Building a Cozy Cabin in Northern Norway |...   ► Support the journey on Patreon: patreon.com/redleafhill 💛 Thank you for watching — and for being here with us. With love from the North. Carmijn, Tor-Inge, Torsten and Alicia 📍 Location: Andøya, Northern Norway 🎶 Listen to my music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GoYS... 💛 Support us on Patreon:   / redleafhill   📷 Instagram:   / redleafhill   🅿️ Donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/redleafhillnorway 🍁🍁🍁 Website - https://www.redleafhill.com/ Facebook -   / redleafhill   Buy my Music on Bandcamp: https://redleafhill.bandcamp.com/ 🍁🍁🍁 Red Leaf Hill is the musical project of Carmijn, a Northern Norway-based artist, songwriter, and filmmaker. Originally from the Netherlands, Carmijn moved to the North in the spring of 2022, seeking a deeper connection to nature and the inspiration it brings. Nestled between steep mountains and deep fjords, life in the Norwegian wilderness has inspired her to write new music, bringing fresh sounds that reflect the beauty and rawness of the Nordic landscapes. “As an artist, I’ve always dreamed of living in the heart of nature. For me, nature is magical—it heals, it frees, and it brings a sense of peace. Surrounded by steep mountains, endless ocean, and the icy Northern winds, I feel a deep sense of freedom. The ice-cold waters, the midnight sun, the stillness, the wilderness, and the wide Northern skies—these are the things that inspire me every day. The Northern lights, the fresh air, the untouched wilderness—they shape my music and my spirit. When I close my eyes, words and melodies come to me naturally." With a passion for both music and filmmaking, Carmijn shares her life in the Norwegian wilderness through her YouTube channel, documenting the challenges and inspiring experiences of living close to nature. Her music blends ambient pop/folk with cinematic elements, capturing the essence of the wild places that shape her. Red Leaf Hill’s upcoming EP, set for release in 2025, is a reflection of this two-year journey, combining storytelling with a soundscape that mirrors the beauty of the Nordic wilderness. #NatureVlog #RedLeafHill #NordicWinter #CabinLife #ArcticCircle #CozyLiving #SimpleLife #BuildingCabin #NorthernNorway